Sleigh-runner for vehicles.



v S. J. LEVY. SLEIGH RUNNER FOR VEHICLES. APPLICATION FILED MAR. 9, 1914.

emmed, Patented Feb. 16, 1915.

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S. J. LEVY.

SLEIGH RUNNER FOR VEHICLES.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 9, 1914.

I Patented Feb. 16, 11915.

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To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that l, SAMUEL J. Lnvx, a

citizen of the United States of America, and

a resident of Johnstown, C ambria county, and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful. Improvements in Sleigh-Runners for Vehicles, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forminga part thereo My invention relates to wheeled vehicles and it has special reference to baby carriages, go-carts, and the like.

@ne object of my invention is to'provide a simple, adjustable and improeed sleighrunner attachment for wheeled vehicles.

Another object is to provide an attachment of the aforesaid character that shall be adapted to be set in either of two predetermined positions to perform the respective functions of a sleigh-runner and a mud guard. dti'll another object is to provide an attachment that shall permit. a limited rota tive adjustment of the body of the vehicle relative to the plane of the runner, whereby it is particularly adapted for use on twowheeled vehicles.

@ther objects and advantages of my invention will be set forth hereinafter and in order that my invention may be thoroughly understood, T will describe my invention in the following specification and then point I out the novel features thereof in appended claims.

Referring to the drawings: Figure 1 is 'a side elevation of a go-cart equipped with till the attachment of my invention. A detailed perspective of the attachment with someaof its parts separated, is shown on a larr scale in Fi 2. Fig. 3 is a side elevatien showing t e same attachment applied to afour-wheeled vehicle. Fig. ft is a viewcorresponding to Fig. 1 of a fourwheelled' vehicle equipped with a modified form-ct runner attachment which also embodies my invention. A perspective of this form of attachment is shown on a larger scale in Fig. 5. Fig.6 is a front view of a wheel and a portion of its axle, with the attachment of Figs. 4 and 5 shown in section.

lLike characters of reference designate conresponding parts in all the fires.

Specification of Letters Patent.

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Application filed March 9, 1914i. terial No. 823,311.],

With special reference to Figs. 1 and 2,

represents the body of a two-wheel gohas a semi-cylindrical outer surface 18 from which extends a pin 19. A brace 20 having a cylindrically curved section 21 in which is a slot 22 and an overturned end 23, is adapted to fit over the block 15. Another brace 25 has a cylindrically curved section 26, which is adapted to cooperate with the block 'ltl and an overturned end 27 corresponding to the end 23 of the brace 20. The curved sections of the braces are adapted to surround the blocks and holdthem in position on the axle 11 as shown in Fig. 1, the braces being secured together by bolts 28. The section 26 of the brace 25 has a slot 29 corresponding to the slot 22, the pins 19 of the blocks being arranged to extend through the respective slots and to hold the blocks in position. The straight portion of each of the braces 20 and 25 is made in two sections which are adjustably connected together in any suitable manner. For example,-the strip 20 is provided with a screw or bolt 32 which extends through a slot 33 in a section 20 and is screwed into a section 20 a U-shaped guide 3% being secured to section 20 and extending over the edges of the other section. xed to the overturned ends 23 and 27 are a pair of laterally extending bars and31, which are made adjustable in a manner similar to that of the braces. The rod 31 is similarly con- Depending from the outer ends of the bars 30 and 31 are a pair of sleigh-runner members 36 and 37. The member 36 has an upwardly extending end 38 which is adjustable as to its length and is pivotally connected to the r 30'. Tn like manner the member 37 has an adjustable section 39 and is pivotally connected to. the bar '31." The members 30 and38 are joinedby'a spring 39 which, when [the two members are in 5 alinement, intercepts the pivotal axis at their point of connection. .Consequently the spring tends to -hold the sleigh-runner either in' the position shown in Fig. 2

5 her 36 and is providedwith'a slot 43 through which. clamping screws 44 extend. These screws engage tapped holes in the member 36 and when loosened hold the members 36. and 37 in alinement with each other while permitting the elongation or contraction of the runner. When the runner is adjusted to suit the vehiclewith which it is used, the screws 44 are set. i

From the foregoing, the application of the device to a vehicle such" as that shown in Fig. 1, will be readily understood. Attention is directed to the fact that the runner is adjustable not only to the size of the vehicle wheel but its position may also be changed according-as it is desired to operate the vehicle on runners or on wheels without removing the runnerv attachment. The.

runner is made relatively broad and flat in order that it may constitute amudguard when in its elevated position, and when the vehicle is being'operated on wheels. It is shown in this position in broken lines in.

"Fig. 1. The spring 39 serves to preventthe parts from rattling and determines the two operative positions of the runner.

One of the advantages of a two-wheel vehicle arises from the fact that the. body and frame may be swung about the center of the axle as a pivot. This advantage is main tained by the use of the sleigh-runner attachment of my invention since the slots 22.

and 29 permit the vehicle body and frame to be swung about the center of the axle'as a pivot, the blocks 15 and 16 which act as a may be utilized. for four-wheel vehicles as shown in Fig. 3.

Referring to Figs. 4, 5 and 6, the modification here shown is similar to that of the previous figures except that it is particularly adapted for use on four-wheel vehicles where no tilting of the body about either. axle center is required. A pair of similar braces 50 and 55 replace'the braces 20 and '25 and (35 each of them comprises a clamp 51 which and-without the use of any tools.

unit being arranged to turn with the axle 1,1as,ee e

isadapted to rigidly engage one of theve-,

hicle axles and each of them is adjustable as to its length. The runner members 56 and 57 are preferably provided with clips 58 and 59 to engage the respective vehicle wheels. Each of these clips is arranged to swing on a pivot 60 and'is held -eitherin an active position or flat against the runner by a springfil. It may. therefore be swung out of the way whentherunner is used as a mud guard. A further description ofthis modification 1s unnecessary because other parts correspond to the structure already described. Attention is particularly directedto the-fact that the adjustments permitted in the length of the members 50 and 55 and in the runners are such as to enable the attachment to be setfor vehicles of quite widely varying wheel bases and the other adjustments which have already been discussed in connection with the re'vious figures, enable. the device to be set i701 a vehicle having wheels of different sizes. In this modification, as in the previous arrangement, the runner may be adjusted to a position above the wheels to constitute a mud guard. Thus it is evident that the attachment when once applied may be .not only left in position indefinitely but is always of service in one capacity or the other. Furthermore, it

enables the vehicle to be quickly converted tov a sleigh or vice versa with small efiort My structure is an improved article of manufacture which may be produced in large quantities at a relatively small expense, and is arranged to avoid the necessity for carrying more than one size for vehicles of any one class.

While I have shown my runner attachment in connection with a baby carriage or go-cart, it is not limited in this regard and of course may be utilized in connection with vehicles of every description.

What I claim is: Y

1. An attachment for wheeled vehicles comprising "a segmental clamping block having a substantially cylindrical. outer surface and adapted to be mounted on a wheel axle adjacent to a wheel, braces having cooperating curved portions rotatively mounted on the block and extending longitudinally of the vehicle in opposite directions beyond the wheel rim, lateral bars secured to the respective ends of the braces, and a sleigh runner pivotally connected to the lateral bars in the plane of the wheel and adapted to be swung under the wheel or above it to consti tute either asleigh-runner or a mud guard. 2. An attachment for wheeled vehicles comprising a clamping block adapted tobe mounted on a wheel axle, braces having cooperating socket portions rotatively mount-y ed on the block and extending beyond the wheel rim, laterally extending bars secured 'naaanaa i to the respective ends of the braces, and a sleigh-runner pivotally connected to the bars a in the plane of the wheel.

tute either a sleigh-runner or a mud guard.

4L. An attachment .for wheeled vehicles comprising a clamping block adapted to be mounted on a wheel axle, braces having cooperating socket portions rotatively mountedon the block and extending beyond the wheel rim, a' sleigh-runner pivotally connected to the braces and adapted to be swung under the wheel'or above it to constitute either a sleigh-runner or a mud guard, and means for holding the runner in either of said positions.

5. An attachment for wheeled vehicles comprising a clamping block adapted to be mounted on a wheel axle, braces having cooperating socket portions rotatively mount-l edon the block and extendin beyond the wheel rim, a sleigh-runner pivotally connected to the braces and adapted to be swung under the wheel or above it to constitute either a sleigh-runner or a mud guard, and means for limiting the rotative movement of a the braces and the runner on the block.

6. An attachment for wheeled vehicles comprising a clamping block adapted to be 11 mounted on a wheel axle, braces having cooperating socket portions rotatively mounted on" the block and extending beyond the wheel rim, a sleigh-er pivotallyconnected to the braces and adapted to be swung under the wheel or above it to. constitute either a sleigh-runner or a mud guard, and

means for guiding and limiting the rotative movement of "the braces and the er on the block.

7. An attachment for wheeled vehicles Q comprisinga clamping block adapted to be mounted on a wheel axle, braces having ooed onthe block and extendin operating socket portions rotatively mountwheel rim, a sleigh-runner pivotally connected to the braces and adapted to be swung under the wheel or above it to constitute.

ing a substantially cylindrical outer surface,

L and pins extending outwardly from opposite points on said surface and adapted to be an on a wheel axle adjat to a'wheel,

beyondv the I braces having cocperating curved portions provided with circumferential slots rotatively mounted'on the block with said pins in engagement with said slots and extending longitudinally of the vehicle in opposite dircctions beyond the wheel rim, and a sleighrun'ner pivotally connected to the braces.

9. An attachment for wheeled vehicles comprising a segmental clamping block having a substantially cylindrical outer surface and pins extending outwardly from oppo-' site points on said surface and adapted to be mounted on a wheel axle adjacent to a wheel, braces having coiiperating curved portions provided with circumferential slots rotatively mounted on the block with said pins 1n engagement with said slots, and adjustable straight portions extending longitudi 'nally of the vehicle in opposite directions beyond the wheel rim; and a sleigh-runner pivotally connected to the braces and adapted to be swung under the wheel or above it to constitute either a sleigh-runner or a mud t 10. An attachment for wheeled vehicles comprising a segmental clamping block hav-.- ing a substantially cylindrical outer surface, and pins extending outwardly from opposite points on said surface, and adapted to be mounted on a wheel axle adjacent to a wheel,

braces having cooperating curved portions provided with circumferential slots rotatively mounted on the block with said pins in en gagement with said slots, adjustable straight portions extending longitudinally of'the vehicle in opposite directions beyond the wheel rim, adjustable, laterally-extending bars secured to the outer ends of the braces, and a sleigh-runner pivotally connected to the bars and adapted to be swung under the wheel or above it to constitute either a sleigh-runner or a mud guard.

ll. An attachment for Wheeled vehicles comprising a segmental-clamping block having a substantially cylindrical outer surface and pins extending outwardly from oppositepoints on said surface and adapted to be mounted on a wheel axle adjacent to a wheel, braces having coiiperating curved portions provided with circumferential slots rotatively mounted on the block with said pins in engagement with said slots, adjustable straight portions extending longitudinally of the vehicle in opposite directions beyond the wheel rim, adjustable, laterally-extending bars secured to the outer ends of the braces, and a sleigh-runner comprising a pair of adjustably connected sections pivotally connected to the bars and adapted to be swung under the wheel or above it to constitute either guard.

12. An attachment for wheeled vehicles a. sleigh-runner or a mud comprising adjstable braces adapted to be connected to t cl of varying ensiona,

lldtlt and a longitudinally adjustable sleigh-runner pivotally connected to the braces and arranged to be swung under the wheel or above it to-constitute either a sleigh-runner or a mud guard. v

13. An attachment for wheeled vehicles' comprising longitudinally adjustable braces adapted to be connected to vehicles of varying dimensions, a longitudinally adjustable sleigh-runner pivotally connected .to the braces and. arranged to be swung under the wheel or above it to constitute. either a sleigh-runner or a mudguard, and means for holding the runner in either of said positions,

nmaeee 14. An attachment for wheeled vehicles I comprising longitudinally adjustable bracesadapted to be connected to a vehicle, a longitudinallyadjustable sleighrunner 'piv- 

